# Distressed FX : Photo Editor — user reviews > 766 indexed App Store user reviews of Distressed FX by We Are Here, rated 4.80/5 from 5,259 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-photo-editor/id585702631/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-photo-editor/id585702631.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4,457 · 4★ 615 · 3★ 127 · 2★ 28 · 1★ 32 ## What do users think of Distressed FX? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 🎨 Variety of creative effects - 💡 Unique textures and overlays - 🚀 Fast and efficient - 🎨 Ability to layer effects **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes after selecting photos - 🔒 Restore purchases not working - 🔍 Lack of clear instructions - 🔍 Confusing interface for switching packs - 🔍 Limited control over effects **Commonly reported bugs** - Purchased effects not carrying over to new devices - Filters disappearing after updates **Most requested features** - Ability to mask or brush on effects - Higher output resolution - Bundled pricing for all effects - More advanced editing tools - Landscape mode support ## Newest reviews (13 of 766) ### 2/5 — Erworbene Extras verschwunden *2026-07-11* Mein Eindruck ist, dass früher erworbene „Extras“ nicht mehr zur Verfügung stehen. Ein Restore funktioniert nicht, man müsste also alles neu KAUFEN, also für richtiges Geld. Nicht schön so etwas! **Developer response:** Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Bereits gekaufte, dauerhafte In-App-Käufe müssen nicht erneut bezahlt werden. Nach einer Neuinstallation kann der reguläre Preis weiterhin angezeigt werden, die Käufe können jedoch über „Käufe wiederherstellen“ kostenlos wiederhergestellt werden. Sollten dabei Probleme auftreten, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte, damit wir Ihnen helfen können. ### 2/5 — STRESSED ! *2026-02-04, version 2.3.1* I’m so disappointed in this app ! I have the old distressed fx. I did not download from my old one and I guess I should have . I’ve already bought all the filters and textures and it wants me to buy them again ! And I did purchase a few and it’s ridiculous I can’t get help with this app . Steve gave me a code and it did not work ! If I could completely delete the app, maybe I could get it the way it should be. It’s so aggravating to love the app and can’t use if unless I buy the filters again ! But, I’m not going to ! Is anyone else having trouble with app ? ### 4/5 — Great app and update but resolution issue *2025-05-19, version 2.2.2* I’ve used this app for years and it continues to improve in many ways. But one thing I can’t seem to get around is that its output resolution is lower than I’d like. I have 8000x8000 pixel image files that I work on in DFX but when I output them, they are only 4096x4096. If I want to make a large print, e.g. 20x20, i’m stuck! ### 4/5 — Great app except *2025-04-22, version 2.2.2* . ### 2/5 — Marron-meno *2024-09-14* Nada que surpreenda. ### 3/5 — Just curious about the overlay pricing *2024-09-14, version 2.2.2* Each is 99cents but no option to buy all for say $6.99 or 5 for $3.99 my pricing might not be what others suggest but with 10 available overlays and added taxes why not offer an incentive to buy more for less cost? Just curious as it is an app our kids enjoy but we only buy 1 or 2 overlays when in reality if all bundled together were cheaper we’d just do that or again a little less too buy five. I only say this because in other countries you’re app extras are significantly less costly and no doubt many factors go into that but you’d probably make more money ultimately from your USA buying audience with incentives that just help your profits and wouldn’t be there as few people buy all ten maybe some buy 3 etc… Just my opinion 😊 ### 2/5 — Sad, just sad *2024-04-06* Good idea for an app, terrible realization you have to pay extra for basic functions to work. ### 2/5 — Saved £12.99 by the review from… *2023-12-14, version 2.2.1* ‘mellinglauren5’ The paid app has somehow degraded with the update to iOS 17. I was about to ‘Go Pro’, but it seems the developer needs to UG. ### 3/5 — Not impressed *2023-09-15, version 2.2.1* Needs work. Not very user friendly ### 4/5 — Definition of terms *2023-01-08, version 2.2.1* I don’t get what they mean by overlay, soft, etc. And how to use. Can’t find help on app. ### 3/5 — Nice effects *2022-11-18, version 2.2.1* Like the app but support is useless. Trying to get answer about why it crashes and I have gotten no response. Too bad because when it does work, it’s great ### 2/5 — Help *2022-10-01* After update some of my filters disappeared. Fx wants me to purchase again ! On bottom roll it only shows the name.. NO FILTERS ! Seems I have constant problems with this app ! I have purchased quite a feee filters . So disappointed. Every time I try and restore.., it won’t ! Wants me to buy again. When I try and restore filters I bought, it says error downloading . ### 4/5 — Great app.No reply to basic question *2022-03-20, version 2.2* Love the app.Had a question and sent via website and direct email 2 weeks ago.No reply. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Won’t cancel *2026-06-21, version 2.3.1* Won’t let me cancel!!!! ### 1/5 — Photos won’t open *2026-03-01, version 2.3.1* Just got the app, tried to open a photo from my library five times, each time the app crashed. Don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — Not able to use photos! *2026-02-02, version 2.3.1* My photo gallery goes black every time I try to bring up a photo. I’ve done everything possible according to instructions. I’m really bummed as this has been my favorite app for a long time. ### 1/5 — Can‘t buy birds like snow *2025-02-15, version 2.2.2* Since I couldn‘t download Birds like snow in the +Version I thought to buy them here - I could buy but still, no download - please fix this !!! ### 1/5 — 1 star for dev help *2023-11-26, version 2.2.1* Restore purchases isn’t working. Delete the app, reinstalled and the restore purchase button in settings doesn’t work and switch pack / restore doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — App crashing *2023-04-30, version 2.2.1* Nice effects but it closes after choosing a photo I want to work with, I’m trying to contact the developer for help but I don’t see how. ### 1/5 — No recomiendo esta app *2022-06-10, version 2.2* Esta aplicación debería ser gratuita o no sé, pero es muy mala. Sus filtros son súper básicos y los encuentras en cualquier otra aplicación gratuita. Si buscas modifico tu foto a dibujo o trazo NO te recomiendo esta aplicación. Esta mejor la de ArtistA. ### 1/5 — Unvollständige App bzw fehlende Funktionen! *2022-03-29* Der in den Fotos der Beschreibung gezeigte Maskiermodus, muss zusätzlich erworben werden. Das hat nirgends gestanden. Habe die App vor etwa 30 Minuten gekauft und soll nun 1,99€ extra für diese Funktion bezahlen oder für 11,99€ die „vollständige“ App kaufen. Ich habe also für eine App bezahlt, die fast keine Funtionen hat. NoGo! Ich möchte mein Geld zurück erstattet bekommen! ### 1/5 — Шлак *2021-12-08* Списали вместо 99 - 198₽. ??? !!!! Причём за этот шлак!!! Отзывы накручены. Программа эта не стоит и копейки. Ни в коем случае. Не покупайте. Snapseed лучше просто в сто раз! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t restore my purchases 😡 *2021-10-15, version 2.1.3* I bought this app sometime ago, it worked fine. Then I started to buy expansion packs. Now they all disappeared, the app tells me there was an “error” downloading data and wants to charge me again, for the packs I’ve purchased previously. I hope You can respect my purchases and fix this problem !!!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 *2024-08-20, version 2.2.2* 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Classic *2024-06-27, version 2.2.1* One of the first of this kind of app. Glad to see it’s still around. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for *2023-12-11, version 2.2.1* At 99 cents, you get so many textures/filters to layer your photo. They are high quality textures/filters that allow you to adjust the blend, lighting, and color of the texture/filter. The options to choose from vary greatly and this app surely has a style for you. The layout is so easy and didn’t require a tutorial. I highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2023-01-25, version 2.2.1* Very well made saves without degradation of quality what you see on the screen after editing is exactly what saves. Is anybody reading this? Who knows anything, knows that that's not always the case.I keep checking back for the premium version because I'd like to buy it for $20. US isn't nothing and quite frankly I just wish it was cheaper for 14 filters so until it does become cheaper I'll stick with the free because I can do most things with that. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2022-12-17, version 2.2.1* I really enjoy giving my photos such beautiful effects. Great app and so easy to use. ### 5/5 — I Love This App *2022-11-13, version 2.2.1* Turns a snapshot into a work of art ### 5/5 — Exactly What I Wanted *2022-09-04, version 2.2.1* This app is exactly what I was looking for; the grunge textures are perfect and the app is super fast. Also, a developer still sells a 99¢ app? Amazing, especially in this age of the horrible subscription model. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Super app! *2022-07-29, version 2.2.1* I love using this for photo encaustic. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2022-06-08, version 2.2* Tbh I haven’t tried it but I’m doing this cos I’m ur daughter ### 5/5 — Great FX! *2022-02-25, version 2.2* Love this app! The effects are so original, not like all the other apps. And you have so much control over how strong they are. This is one I love to play with! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*